Mountaineers Books

The Central Cascades offer some of the most accessible wilderness areas for urbanites in Western Washington, with an endless array of sparkling alpine lakes, unbroken tracts of primeval forest, and sprawling high-country meadows awash in dazzling wildflowers. Drawing from his brand new guidebook, "Day Hiking:Central Ca...scades," Craig Romano will present classic hikes as well as some not-so-well-known destinations; easy hikes to challenging heart-thumpers; plus camping spots, beautiful views, how to include kids and dogs, and more. Areas covered in the guide include Whidbey Island; Skykomish, Wenatchee, and Icicle River Valleys; the Entiat Mountains; the Lake Chelan area; and more.Read More

“There is a world of difference between training harder and training smarter – the former is a path to mediocrity, while the latter the route to the top.” So says veteran rock and alpine climber Clyde Soles, who will share his training smarts at this free event. Drawing from his completely updated and expanded new edit...ion of the climbing classic, Climbing: Training for Peak Performance, Soles will shed light on the most up-to-date climbing wisdom available. Whether you’re a weekend warrior who enjoys a 5.6 but wants to lead a 5.10, a mountaineer who wants to move faster at altitude, an ice climber wishing to improve efficiency, or a big wall climber looking to increase stamina, Clyde’s talk will enlighten you.

Event: Slide show followed by Q&A and book signing
Contact: Sarah Leone, (303) 583-9970 x216, sleone@rei.com

*This is event is FREE and open to the public*Read More

Learn the best road biking routes in the Puget Sound with Bill Thorness, author of Biking Puget Sound: 50 Rides from Olympia to the San Juans. An avid cyclist and member of the Cascade Bicycle Club, Bill combed the region on two wheels – from urban neighborhoods to wide-open farmland – for the best road-cycling routes ...in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, and more than 50 other communities. Using slides and maps, Bill’s presentation will share great off-street paved trails and safest road routes in the region, as well as tips on how to take a biking vacation in the San Juan Islands, gorgeous rides to wow your out-of-town guests, and routes that will feed your inner naturalist with the sights and sounds of country cycling.

Event: Powerpoint slide presentation followed by Q&A and book signing. Admission: Free
Contact: Tami Asars, (425) 313-1660, tasars@rei.com\Read More

Photographer Paul Bannick will be presenting his stunning images from his new title OWL AND THE WOODPECKER. Every wild place and urban area in North America hosts an owl or a woodpecker species, while healthy natural places often boast representatives of both. The diversity of these two families of birds, and the ways ...in which they define and enrich the ecosystems they inhabit, are the subject of this vivid new book by photographer and naturalist Paul Bannick. Paul Bannick will sign copies following the presentation.

QUESTIONS? Contact: Eastside Audubon Society, (425) 576-8805
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